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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,174.53, 341,087.72 and 139,738.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,174.53, 341,087.72 and 139,738.15 is: 192,831.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,174.53 : 341,087.72 = 139,738.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,174.53/341,087.72 = 139,738.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,174.53x = 341,087.72 × 139,738.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,174.53x = 47,662,966,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,662,966,980.52/247,174.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,831.23

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